• DATC with heated seats and heated mirrors
Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to Units (English/Metric) under either Standard Message Center
or Optional Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter
In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, ,
and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the highest blower setting.
1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit select another mode.
2. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
passenger side temperature in the vehicle cabin.
3A. Dual: (Single/dual electric temperature control): Allows the driver to
have full control of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or
allows the passenger to have control of their individual temperature
settings (dual zone control). Press to turn on dual zone mode, press
again to return to single zone.
3B. Heated mirrors: Press to defrost the outside rear view
mirrors. The heated mirrors will turn off after 10 minutes or can be
turned off by pressing the button again. Refer to Power mirrors in the
Driver Controls chapter for more information. Climate Controls
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4. Recirculation control: Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost).
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except
MAX A/C.
5. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).
6. Manual override controls: Press this control to manually select
where you want the airflow directed. To return to full automatic control,
press AUTO.
7. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
8. : Distributes air through the floor vents.
9. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
10. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
11. Fan speed control: Press to manually increase or decrease the
fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
12. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
14. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the driver
side temperature in the vehicle cabin.
15. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
16. Heated seat controls: Press to turn the heated seats on and off.
The heated seats turn off when the ignition is turned off.Climate Controls
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